Back pain got you down? Don't pick up that prescription or sign up for surgery yet!
Regardless of whether your back pain is the result of an auto accident, sports injury or you believe it is a just part of getting older you don't have to let it restrict your lifestyle.
What's Wrong with Drugs and Surgery for Back Pain?
Prescription drugs can seem like a quick fix to mask back pain but the expense, long term dependence and risk of serious side effects certainly isn't worth it if there is an effective and affordable alternative. Plus the pain will always still be there when your medication wears off.
The rise and spread of MRI scanning equipment has been directly tied to an increase in surgery. However, a New York Times report based upon Oregon Health and Science University research suggests that these scans threaten more harm than good to many patients. They can lead to incorrect diagnosis resulting in dangerous and even more painful surgeries which do not fix the real issues. Besides, why would you want to risk back surgery if you didn't absolutely have to have it?
So what is the alternative to drugs and surgery for those in pain right now?
A Lay-person's Guide to Chiropractic
Millions of Americans are choosing chiropractic care to solve their back pain problems every year. It is a drug and surgery free solution that is also affordable, though perhaps most importantly it can be lasting.
Chiropractors utilize 'adjustments' to correct misalignment of the spine. This can not just create more freedom of movement but release pinched nerves and boost the body's natural ability to heal itself.
While chiropractic is turned to by many for immediate treatment when back pain arises many famous athletes and personalities swear by it as a preventative measure which also keeps them in tip top shape and feeling great every day. Kind of like your annual doctor check ups except you walk out feeling great every time.
Why Doesn't Everyone Turn to Chiropractic?
If chiropractic is such a magical solution why isn't everyone using it? Of course just like anything which doesn't line up with the pocket books of pharmaceutical giants chiropractic has had to fend off its skeptics. This and the philosophical side of traditional chiropractic care has created some doubters.
However, it is clearly only a common sense move to try out chiropractic for yourself prior too going down the dark road of drugs or dangerous surgeries to cure your pain.
If nothing else you certainly owe it to yourself to do a little more research into the benefits of chiropractic or talk directly with a chiropractor to learn more.
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